Intensifying drone attacks on ships in Black Sea bring war ever closer to Nato shores Six attacks in 10 days by suspected Russian drones mark dramatic escalation in maritime conflict The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Romanian president calls for greater NATO oversight in the Black Sea in Euronews interview In an interview with Euronews, Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns that Black Sea security is under growing pressure as drone attacks hit commercial vessels off Romania and Bulgaria. Euronews · Oct 16
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
NATO to address drone attacks in the Black Sea after seven missing off Romania NATO will put drone strikes in the Black Sea on its agenda at a meeting next week, officials said Thursday, following two new attacks and the disappearance of seven people. Incidents involving civilian vessels in the Black Sea have been on the rise off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania… France 24 · Oct 15
Rutte urges allies to send more air defence to Ukraine NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte said allies need to do more to support Ukraine, especially in air defences. His pleas come amid drastic Russian escalation over the skies in Kyiv. Euronews · Oct 14
Second Drone Strike on Bulgarian Waters in Seven Days Leaves 11 Sailors Missing — Black Sea Shipping Updates Eleven sailors are missing after drones sank the HS Dignity in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone — the second deadly strike in NATO waters in one week. Latin Times · Oct 13
NATO Revealed Its War Strategy. Here's What's Really Happening Across Europe NATO unveiled its Theory of Victory strategy at Warsaw as Europe logs 200+ Russian hybrid attacks and Nordic nations put entire societies on a war footing. Latin Times · Oct 13
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers. France 24 · Oct 12
German Chancellor Merz Arrived In Ukraine On Sunday. Russia Launched Strikes Anyway. Berlin's foreign intelligence chief said the country is at risk of entering a "violent conflict with Russia. International Business Times · Oct 5
Off the Record: Teflon Rutte is on a mission to keep NATO together Every week, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin. Euronews · Oct 4
Why Putin may risk it all to keep Kaliningrad; India link to Russia exclave Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could use “all weapons” in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under direct attack. The warning has brought renewed attention to a narrow stretch of land between Poland and Lithuania, known as the Suwałki Gap, which… The Times of India · Oct 2
Putin warns of using 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any Russia territory is attacked Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack The Independent UK · Oct 1
WATCH: NATO model 'not sustainable', alliance's chief Mark Rutte tells Euronews NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke exclusively to Euronews about the most pressing challenges facing the alliance, including overreliance on the US and Russia's nuclear threat. Watch the interview here. Euronews · Oct 1
Putin says ‘all weapons at disposal’ if there’s an attack on Russia – as it happened The president said it was a warning if any countries were considering an attack on Russia The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Euronews · Oct 1 Rutte responds to Moscow's nuclear threats, and the UK leader weighs re-joining the EU Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Welcome to your Thursday newsletter. Today: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Euronews that Russia should stop issuing nuclear threats, and the UK Prime Minister puts EU membership back on the table.
Euronews · Oct 1 Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit NATO chief Mark Rutte tells Russia to stop its nuclear threats, speaking at the Euronews Defence Summit as Moscow threatens to use its nuclear arsenal. Rutte also said there's no imminent threat to NATO territory, while Belgian defence chief Theo Francken argued Russia is Belgium's biggest threat.
Latin Times · Oct 1 Russia Threatens Nuclear Strike if NATO Moves on Kaliningrad Russia threatened NATO with nuclear retaliation if Kaliningrad is blockaded. Here is what the formal diplomatic warning means and how the alliance responded.
Euronews · Sep 30 From nuclear to hybrid: The key moments from the Euronews Defence Summit Euronews hosted on Wednesday its first Defence and Space Summit. Here are the key moments from the day-long gathering, bringing together the NATO Secretary General, ministers, senior officials and industry leaders.
The Times of India · Sep 30 NATO chief Rutte says alliance is defensive, urges Russia to end nuclear threats In a tense geopolitical landscape, NATO secretary general Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for restraint in light of Russia's nuclear intimidation surrounding Kaliningrad. In retaliation, Russia issued stark warnings of deploying its full military arsenal, including nuclear arms, if NATO pursues a course of isolation. Recent accusations from Russian embassies…
Euronews · Sep 30 European preference in defence is a 'luxury' debate, NATO chief tells Euronews NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews the European preference debate is a "luxury" since neither Europe nor the US can meet the growing demand for defence products and the industry should ramp up its capacity.
Euronews · Sep 30 ‘There is no immediate threat to NATO territory,’ Secretary General Rutte tells Euronews NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews there is no immediate threat to the alliance and he does not take Russia's Kaliningrad nuclear warning seriously, saying Moscow is trying to distract from its struggles in Ukraine.
Euronews · Sep 30 Europe's security and defence in focus amid escalating hybrid threats Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn in Brussels, where Euronews’ Defence and Space Summit is just about to get underway – more on that below. Also in this edition: an exclusive interview with the head of President Zelenskyy’s office, Kyrylo Budanov.
Euronews · Sep 30 Euronews Defence Summit: 'Stop the nuclear threats,' Rutte tells Russia Speaking at the Euronews' Defence Summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance does not face any "imminent threat" from Russia. Meanwhile, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev warned of "nuclear risk".
Euronews · Sep 30 Europe Today: NATO chief Mark Rutte joins Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in Brussels Euronews hosts its biggest-ever news event, the Defence & Space Summit in Brussels, with NATO chief Mark Rutte among the guests. Meanwhile, Ukraine races to build interceptor drones against Russia's jet-powered strikes, and Estonia blames Russia for an arson attack on a defence firm.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn